Commemorated on December 1
The Holy Prophet Nahum, whose name means “God consoles,” as he was a consolation for the people of Israel. Prophet Nahum is prayed to for people with mental disorders.
Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Nahum, O Lord; / through him we beseech You: / Save our souls.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Illumined by the Spirit, / your heart was a vessel of illustrious prophecy, / seeing far-off things as though they were present.